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“Dear Pam, John and Kyle,I'm so very sorry to learn of Bob's illness and passing. I will always remember his sense of humor and dry wit. He wasn't too...Read More »
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3 of 15 | Posted by: Cynthia NIghtingale Greenwood - IL

“OH MY, I just saw the photo's. Thank you so much for posting them. Seeing Uncle Linc and Aunt Marge with the family brought a wonderful warm feeling...Read More »
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4 of 15 | Posted by: Jill Gunning - Narragansett, RI

“Pam, John Jr., & Kyle,We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was a great person. John was my work buddy for over 30 years and...Read More »
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5 of 15 | Posted by: Ken Ziegler - Rockford, IL

“I was John's Uncle Rick. I was there in Gary when he was born. I knew him when he was called "Bob." I knew him when he was "Oscar." I knew him...Read More »
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6 of 15 | Posted by: Richard Fabing - Milwaukee, WI

“I sat 2 doors down from John for 3 years during the Kraft/Mondelez years. We had so many laughs, and I learned so much about finance from him. We...Read More »
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7 of 15 | Posted by: Mark Bergdolt - Coworker

“So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We enjoyed his visits when he came to RI to visit his dad. A beer and great conversation always took place....Read More »
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8 of 15 | Posted by: Jill Gunning - Narragansett, RI

“This was heartbreaking news and I am sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful boss. I worked in finance with John for 10 years. He was dedicated...Read More »
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9 of 15 | Posted by: Tanya Thompson - Rockford, IL

“So sorry to hear of Cousin John"s passing. My heart and prayers are with you all!! If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love and Hugs,...Read More »
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10 of 15 | Posted by: Kathy Anne Wood - Capitol Heights, MD

“Years ago when in Human Resources I has the privilege of hiring John. John was a leader and a hard working dedicated professional never too busy to...Read More »
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11 of 15 | Posted by: John Mau - Lakewood Ranch, FL

“I had the opportunity to work with John for over 20 years at Warner Lambert/Pfizer-Rockford. All I can say is if you needed help managing operational...Read More »
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12 of 15 | Posted by: Daniel Dern - Whitewater, WI

“Truly sorry to hear of John's passing. Even though I was in engineering I work with John at Warner Lambert for many years. He frequently talk to me...Read More »
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13 of 15 | Posted by: Bill Hedges - Rotonda West, FL

“John,Thank you for your friendship all these years. When I first started at Warner lambert you took me under your wing and helped me as i began my...Read More »
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14 of 15 | Posted by: Joseph Coppotelli - Rockford, IL

“Pam, John and Kyle-John had a very positive and lasting impact on all those he worked with. John was a very giving and caring leader who tirelessly...Read More »
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15 of 15 | Posted by: Mark Morgan - Indianapolis, IN

JohnRobertVehmeyer, 62, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Pamela Jean Colson Vehmeyer died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 surrounded by his family. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 20, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 19, 2017 in the Mount Pleasant Chapel from 4:00 until 6:00 pm.

John was born August 8, 1954 in Gary, Indiana, son of the late Henry Lincoln Vehmeyer, Jr. and the late Nancy Lee Fabing Vehmeyer. He retired after 35 years, as Director of Finance with Mondelez International. John enjoyed drives in his Corvette with the top down on a sunny day, walks along Shem Creek, watching his beloved Chicago Bears and most of all spending time with his children and his family.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pamela Vehmeyer of Mount Pleasant; two sons, JohnRobertVehmeyer, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Alexandria, VA, and Kyle Andrew Vehmeyer (Nicolette) of Alexandria, VA; brother, H. Lincoln Vehmeyer, III of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Carol Lee Vehmeyer of Westerville, OH and Jacquelyn Sue Vehmeyer of Narragansett, RI.

I'm so very sorry to learn of Bob's illness and passing. I will always remember his sense of humor and dry wit. He wasn't too bad for a boy cousin when I was growing up and would visit the Vehmeyer clan in Michigan and Springfield. His was a life cut short way too early, but I like to think of him up there with Aunt Nancy and Uncle Linc. I am so sorry we're unable to make it out to South Carolina for services. Know that our family is with you in spirit.

OH MY, I just saw the photo's. Thank you so much for posting them. Seeing Uncle Linc and Aunt Marge with the family brought a wonderful warm feeling to my heart.

Posted by: Jill Gunning - Narragansett, RI - Family Mar 17, 2017

Pam, John Jr., & Kyle,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was a great person. John was my work buddy for over 30 years and over the course of our careers we grew to be great friends and co-workers. John was so proud of his family and his work. We spent many hours over the years sharing our life journey with each other. Our favorite time was Saturday mornings when we both showed up to the

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Pam, John Jr., & Kyle,

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Your husband and father was a great person. John was my work buddy for over 30 years and over the course of our careers we grew to be great friends and co-workers. John was so proud of his family and his work. We spent many hours over the years sharing our life journey with each other. Our favorite time was Saturday mornings when we both showed up to the office to get caught up, the first hour was family updates, the rest was actual work. Some Saturdays John would skip out of work to go have Pam's car washed at Lexus and he would still call to catch up.

John's brilliance in his profession was so admirable. His leadership and passion for the Rockford plant was ever so important during our plant's turbulent times and the many company divestitures. John watched over the company funds as if they were his. We used to joke about going to John for funding and putting up with his strict scrutiny and line of questioning for justification. He would simply respond - it's my job!

John did have his humorous side, loved his sports, and enjoyed his sports car. One day he wanted to prove to me his Corvette could go 100 mph, it did, then we stopped for a beer. We are going to miss you, John!

Pam, John, and Kyle, stay strong as that would be John's expectation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Ken & Brenda

Posted by: Ken Ziegler - Rockford, IL - Coworker Mar 16, 2017

I was John's Uncle Rick. I was there in Gary when he was born. I knew him when he was called "Bob." I knew him when he was "Oscar." I knew him when he was "John." He is going to be a great addition to the saints in heaven. We will all get to see him again someday.

Pam, you and your family are in our prayers.

Posted by: Richard Fabing - Milwaukee, WI Mar 16, 2017

I sat 2 doors down from John for 3 years during the Kraft/Mondelez years. We had so many laughs, and I learned so much about finance from him. We especially had a lot of fun talking Big 10 college basketball this time of year. My condolences to his family. He loved to talk about what you were up to. I will keep you in my prayers.

Posted by: Mark Bergdolt - Coworker Mar 16, 2017

So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We enjoyed his visits when he came to RI to visit his dad. A beer and great conversation always took place. May he rest in peace. With Love and prayers, Jill & Bob

Posted by: Jill Gunning - Narragansett, RI - Family Mar 16, 2017

This was heartbreaking news and I am sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful boss. I worked in finance with John for 10 years. He was dedicated to his job and the plant but still had a humorous side to him that was quite funny. When he left I gave him a "Get out of Jail Free" picture to which he said he looked at every morning and was happy to be retired. John, may your journey to the

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This was heartbreaking news and I am sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful boss. I worked in finance with John for 10 years. He was dedicated to his job and the plant but still had a humorous side to him that was quite funny. When he left I gave him a "Get out of Jail Free" picture to which he said he looked at every morning and was happy to be retired. John, may your journey to the heavens be speedy and may you be reunited with those waiting for you on the other side. To John's wife and sons may you find peace and comfort in knowing you meant the world to him and he was proud of each of you. He spoke of you all often with a sparkle in his eyes. Death is hardest on those who remain but may you have memories of wonderful times you shared together. May you find comfort in knowing he is free from pain and know he will always be with you. Each time you say, do or something pops in your head that John would have said or done is his way of letting you know he still remains with each of you. God bless and thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tanya Thompson

Posted by: Tanya Thompson - Rockford, IL - Coworker Mar 15, 2017

So sorry to hear of Cousin John"s passing. My heart and prayers are with you all!! If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love and Hugs, Kathy Anne

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